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Two Italian restaurant fires to be probed for link

Two Italian restaurant fires to be probed for link

A pair of accused arsonists are on the run as police investigating fires at two Italian restaurants in Melbourne say it's too early to say if they are linked.

Fake patients in waiting room, ambulance for ruse

Fake patients in waiting room, ambulance for ruse

Fake patients in waiting room, ambulance for ruse

Fake patients in waiting room, ambulance for ruse

Patient safety could have been compromised when hospital workers posed as patients in a waiting room and ambulance during a ministerial visit, a probe found.

Nurse pay fight continues with action threatened

Nurse pay fight continues with action threatened

Nurse pay fight continues with action threatened

Nurse pay fight continues with action threatened

Negotiations continue on a new agreement for nurses, who are threatening to shut up to a quarter of public hospital beds if an industrial dispute drags on.

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AFL Tribunal upholds Jack Higgins' three-match ban

AFL Tribunal upholds Jack Higgins' three-match ban

St Kilda forward Jack Higgins will miss games against North Melbourne, Hawthorn and Fremantle after failing to reduce his three-match ban at the AFL Tribunal.

Prison staff raised concerns over inmate before death

Prison staff raised concerns over inmate before death

An inquest into the death of Heather Calgaret, a proud Yamatji, Noongar, Wongi and Pitjantjatjara woman, has heard she wasn't feeling well before she collapsed.

Government's Games bid a 'stuff up' from the start

Government's Games bid a 'stuff up' from the start

The chair of an inquiry into Victoria's doomed 2026 Commonwealth Games bid has slammed the event's business case and the government for withholding documents.

Perry hails former Australia captain Lanning's bravery

Perry hails former Australia captain Lanning's bravery

Australian cricket superstar Ellyse Perry has described Meg Lanning's decision to detail the reasons behind her shock retirement as "incredibly brave".

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Aussie dynamo Fraser-McGurk set to miss T20 cup squad

Aussie dynamo Fraser-McGurk set to miss T20 cup squad

Aussie dynamo Fraser-McGurk set to miss T20 cup squad

Aussie dynamo Fraser-McGurk set to miss T20 cup squad

Jake Fraser-McGurk's explosive heroics in the Indian Premier League are not going to be enough to have him called into Australia's Twenty20 World Cup squad.

Sympathy from coaches as Saints' Higgins faces AFL ban

Sympathy from coaches as Saints' Higgins faces AFL ban

Sympathy from coaches as Saints' Higgins faces AFL ban

Sympathy from coaches as Saints' Higgins faces AFL ban

St Kilda goal-sneak Jack Higgins has the sympathy of AFL coaches from rival clubs as he prepares to challenge his three-match ban for rough conduct.

Ross the Boss showing grumpy side as Saints struggle

Ross the Boss showing grumpy side as Saints struggle

Ross the Boss showing grumpy side as Saints struggle

Ross the Boss showing grumpy side as Saints struggle

St Kilda are not defending well and that's been a big factor in a stuttering 2-5 start to the season that has frustrated coach Ross Lyon, Jack Sinclair says.

No police probe into complaints against sacked Labor MP

No police probe into complaints against sacked Labor MP

No police probe into complaints against sacked Labor MP

No police probe into complaints against sacked Labor MP

A Victorian MP has been booted from the parliamentary Labor party but the premier will not ask police to investigate complaints of inappropriate behaviour.

Skipper Leota urges Rebels to get physical with Blues

Skipper Leota urges Rebels to get physical with Blues

Skipper Leota urges Rebels to get physical with Blues

Skipper Leota urges Rebels to get physical with Blues

After a shocker against the Crusaders, Rebels skipper Rob Leota wants his team to get excited about playing the Blues, perennial Super Rugby Pacific big guns.

Swinburne casual staff underpaid almost $3 million

Swinburne casual staff underpaid almost $3 million

Swinburne casual staff underpaid almost $3 million

Swinburne casual staff underpaid almost $3 million

Casual staff at Swinburne University who were employed between 2017 to 2023 are owed almost $3 million in unpaid wages.

Convicted child abuser's sentence slashed on appeal

Convicted child abuser's sentence slashed on appeal

Convicted child abuser's sentence slashed on appeal

Convicted child abuser's sentence slashed on appeal

A Victorian man jailed for raping a 12-year-old girl he met at a rollerskating rink has had his prison sentence reduced on appeal.

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Geria ban reduced in Victory boost for ALM finals

Melbourne Victory's veteran defender Jason Geria will play in the A-League Men elimination final after having his suspension reduced on appeal.

Gender equality flatlines in Australia's visual arts

A report that measures gender equality across Australia's visual arts scene shows the representation of women artists has stalled.

De Goey, Mitchell in doubt for Pies-Blues blockbuster

Jordan De Goey and Tom Mitchell face fitness tests ahead of Collingwood's clash with Carlton, while Port Adelaide's Connor Rozee is in doubt for the Showdown.

Pedophile who abused kids on Snapchat jailed

A pedophile who targeted girls on Snapchat has been sentenced to more than five years behind bars.

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Saints taking Higgins' three-game ban to AFL Tribunal

Jack Higgins' three-game suspension over a tackle that concussed Port Adelaide defender Aliir Aliir will be challenged at the AFL Tribunal by St Kilda.

Former AFL star's spiral into drug abuse aired in court

Former St Kilda footballer Sam Fisher’s spiral into drug addiction after retiring from AFL has been laid out in court as he awaits a prison sentence.

Premier could offer apology for Aboriginal injustices

Premier Jacinta Allan is prepared to formally apologise for injustices perpetrated against Aboriginal people following Victoria's truth-telling inquiry.

Progress on scams but social media urged to do more

Fraudsters are swindling Australians out of less money but there's more to be done as scams via social media increase in terms of number and losses.

Munster set to Storm his way into elite 200-game club

Cameron Munster will reach the 200-game milestone at the Storm on Saturday, with the star playmaker saying he's only ever wanted to be coached by Craig Bellamy.

Denied parole, Heather became another death in custody

The family of Heather Calgaret, whose death will be examined in an inquest, say she did not get a fair chance at parole before she died in custody.

High-flying Swans amped for Giant midfield battle

Swans star Isaac Heeney and Giants gun Tom Green headline a pair of red-hot midfield units gearing up for what Chad Warner expects to be a fiery Sydney derby.

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